Want to make the perfect home made pickles? Then you've got to try spiral-cutting them before steeping them in vinegar and pickling spices. This easy preparation technique will transform classic ...

Spiral-cut your cucumbers by laying out two chopsticks and cutting one side at a 90-degree angle and the other side at a 45-degree angle. Coat the spiral-cut cucumbers with salt in a bowl and ...

If using a grill pan, place it over medium-high heat just before cooking. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. In a shallow baking dish, combine shallots, vinegar, soy sauce, honey and crushed red ...

The nifty helix effect is achieved by placing two chopsticks alongside the cucumbers before cutting them to prevent the knife from going all the way through; however, if you are intimidated by the ...

Peel the cucumber then cut in half horizontally. Using a peeler cut the cucumber into lengthwise strips straight into a bowl. Add the salt, honey and vinegar and carefully mix together then set ...